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121. War’s ripple effect reaches Cyprus tourism

A negative climate is developing in Cyprus’s tourism sector during the spring season as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East begins to affect the country. Early signs show a slowdown in bookings and an increase in cancellations....

122. Lidl and UEFA launch unique strategic partnership

Lidl becomes a UEFA Take Care Nutrition and Grassroots Partner and, through this partnership, creates societal value through the connection of sport and conscious nutrition....

123. Swarovski Presents Second Capsule Collection with Ariana Grande

Swarovski unveils its second creative collaboration with pop icon and Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande....

124. Cypriot banks see profits tumble in 2025

Cypriot banks saw their profits shrink in 2025 compared with the previous year, largely due to a smaller contribution from net interest income....

125. USA: Top counterterrorism official says Iran posed no imminent threat, resigns (read his letter)

The head of the United States’ main counterterrorism agency has resigned, saying he can no longer support the Trump administration’s war in Iran, according to the Associated Press....

126. Oil prices bounce back in Asia amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices rebounded in early Asian trading Tuesday, reversing some of yesterday’s losses as ongoing Middle East tensions and supply concerns outweighed the impact of strategic reserve releases....

127. Cyprus, India deepen ties as foreign ministers meet in Brussels

Cyprus and India are looking to strengthen their growing relationship after the two countries’ foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday for talks covering cooperation, global developments and regional security issues....

128. ''Le Piano Tour'' brings a French-themed concert to Eleftheria Square

A special French-inspired edition of the concert series The Piano Tour will take place in Eleftheria Square in Nicosia on March 28, 2026, as part of the international celebration of Francophonie Month....

129. Cyprus moves to protect tourism as Government counters travel advisories

Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...

130. Drone threat elevates Cyprus’ strategic role in regional security

Cyprus’ effective management – both at the operational and diplomatic levels – of the drone attacks from Hezbollah, has upgraded it strategically....

131. Politics Blog: $200 oil, camels, and political drama

Iran warns us to brace for $200-a-barrel oil. ''Let those who pay in dollars worry,'' a friend said, with as much understanding of the global economy as Fidias himself. Joking aside, we should be the ones stressing. ...

132. Two crises, seven decades apart

Exactly seventy years ago, the Suez Crisis disrupted one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. In July 1956, during the second Arab–Israeli war, the passage was closed, marking the end of an era....

133. IEA releases record oil reserves, but Cyprus may still face rising fuel prices

A record release of emergency oil reserves by the International Energy Agency (IEA) is meant to calm global markets shaken by Middle East tensions, but experts warn the move may not be enough to prevent higher fuel prices in Cyprus....

134. EU closes case on Cyprus ‘golden passports,’ government declares chapter closed

The European Commission has officially closed its legal case against Cyprus over the country’s controversial “golden passport” program, marking what officials describe as the end of one of the island’s most damaging political scandals in recent years....

135. 87% of recalled products still sold online, Cyprus consumer group warns

Most products that have been recalled or banned due to safety risks are still available to buy online, raising concerns about how effectively dangerous goods are being removed from the digital marketplace....

136. Gold Partnership between Petrolina and the Cyprus Olympic Committee strengthens the Road to ''Los Angeles 28''

The Cyprus Olympic Committee and Petrolina announce the signing of a sponsorship agreement, with Petrolina assuming the role of Gold Partner for the period 2025-2028, sealing a strategic alliance built on shared values, a common vision, and a longstanding commitment to society and sport....

137. European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

138. Shipping costs surge as Iran war sparks new global price shock

The war in Iran and the broader geopolitical turmoil it has triggered are fueling a new and sharp surge in global shipping costs. ...

139. Iran crisis triggers 10 growing concerns for the EU

The consequences of the joint U.S.–Israel attack on Iran are causing growing concern among the EU’s 27 member states, as sources tell Kathimerini that the European External Action Service’s Crisis Response and Information Centre believes Tehran is pursuing a strategy aimed at “creating chaos,” carrying out indiscriminate strikes across several countries in the region, with Cyprus among those affected....

140. AI diagnosed the patient before doctors did...and Cyprus may be next

Inside the Landmark Hotel last week, conversations about healthcare sounded less like policy debates and more like glimpses into the future....

141. Oil prices climb past $116 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices are surging at a pace not seen in years, rattling global markets as the war in the Middle East fuels fears of a major energy supply crisis....

142. European military response to defend Cyprus shows EU security autonomy

The European Union’s ability to act quickly to protect one of its member states was demonstrated by the recent deployment of military forces to Cyprus, European Council President António Costa said on Friday evening....

143. Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves 35,000 sailors and cruise passengers stranded in Gulf

About 20,000 merchant sailors and roughly 15,000 cruise passengers are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf as tensions between the United States and Iran threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations’ shipping agency....

144. What might China be thinking?

It would be fascinating to know what leaders in Beijing are thinking as the war in the Middle East unfolds. China has shown that it sees itself as a systemic player and dislikes international turbulence that threatens the global economy as well as its own. ...

145. Russia weighs redirecting gas away from Europe while Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow could suspend natural gas deliveries to Europe if current market conditions persist, as global energy prices climb amid intensifying tensions involving Iran....

146. Middle East war pushes oil and gas prices higher, raising fears for consumers

The war in the Middle East is shaking the global energy market and pushing fuel prices higher, raising concerns that ordinary consumers, especially in Europe, will soon feel the impact....

147. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

148. From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....

149. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

150. War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up security and hosting an increasing international military presence as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, raising fears of a wider regional war just a short distance from the island....